How to smash or topspin a backspin side spin
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abbas shiha Asked 10 years ago
Hi Alois,
I have a problem with a kid in my class that does a high ball with a lot of back or underspin and lots of sidespin,and whenever I want to smash it the ball goes to the net or out it always curves it's a bit to hard and can you also do forehand topspin or smash it? Please help.
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Abbas,
This can be a difficult ball for a lot of players to start with. You should still lift the ball a little even if it is high because of the backspin that is on the ball. Also make sure you get into ta good balanced position to hit the smash. A lot of players will reach out for it because of the backspin and this also causes the ball to go into the net.
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D K Posted 10 years ago
In our city's club that I have mentioned before-where every player is focused on one style-there is a player who focuses on training to use such balls-a lot of various spin,close to the back line and varying in height,played from the floor level
Ard Paardekooper Posted 10 years ago
Alois,
What do you mean with "lifting the ball"?
I assume you have open your racket a bit to counter the backspin but do you also imply that you should have a slightly upward swing (ending above eye level) or can you apply a downward swing with open racket (ending at neck level)?
Hi Ard,
Yes a lifting action will go from low to high and brush the ball on contact with some topspin. Try to end above eye level.